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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 35 MIN

Episode 36: Robert Moody on How Orchestras Can Evolve Authentically

from The Muse in Music · host Daniel Perttu

Please join me as I talk with Robert Moody, Music Director of the Memphis Symphony, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and Arizona MusicFest, as he discusses his passion for conducting, inspired by a childhood experience with the Chicago Symphony.  He emphasizes the importance of diversity in music, citing influences from Mahler to contemporary composers such as Mason Bates.  Moody highlights the need for orchestras to balance tradition with innovation, advocating for authenticity and cross-cultural influences.  He stresses the communal experience of live music and the importance of programming that engages both audiences and musicians.  Check it out below!www.robertmoodymusic.comwww.danielperttu.com

Please join me as I talk with Robert Moody, Music Director of the Memphis Symphony, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and Arizona MusicFest, as he discusses his passion for conducting, inspired by a childhood experience with the Chicago Symphony. He emphasizes the importance of diversity in music, citing influences from Mahler to contemporary composers such as Mason Bates. Moody highlights the need for orchestras to balance tradition with innovation, advocating for authenticity and cro...

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